What's happening in Beeston, Belle Isle, Cottingley, Holbeck, Hunslet, Middleton and Stourton
The Hunslet Club is launching free vocational training courses for year 11 students in South Leeds who are interested in learning a trade & gaining an apprenticeship or going onto further education. The courses start from September, funded by the Leeds City Council Inner South Area Committee, will give students
Leeds City Council is set to pay 30% of the total cost of the persistently delayed PFI housing project covering Beeston, Holbeck and Little London. South Leeds Life reported over a week ago that the council was due to step in with taxpayers’ money after one of the banks backing the estimated £180
A public meeting held last week about the creation of a new primary school at the site of the closed South Leeds Sports Centre failed to offer any concrete hope that the sports facilities will be re-opened to the public. The meeting at Hamara on 12th July gave an opportunity
Students from Leeds University have produced a short documentary film as part of their coursework showcasing the Hunslet Club as a case study of good practice. It is a thought provoking piece which explores how vital the work of youth clubs are in the present day. On here you will learn
The annual Holbeck Gala will return to Holbeck Moor this Saturday for a day of shopping, food, music and performance. The popular event will take place on 21st July from noon to 5pm and will feature arts and craft stalls, live music from bands, a dance procession, hot and cold food
Here’s your weekly round-up of what’s been making south Leeds tick on other websites and blogs. It’s a bit quieter this week – schools are preparing to break up and people’s minds are straying towards their holidays… The YEP reports a Beeston man who had a history of depression died after plunging
The Hunslet Club will once again be the place to be for children during the first two weeks of the summer holidays! This short video shows you some of the many of activities that take place, have a look! [youtube=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ph4KAyK0nC0&feature=player_embedded] Have you seen the club Games Zone? Open during Multi
Asda Beeston has donated £100 to Beeston Juniors FC to support the growing community club. The donation will help Beeston Juniors FC to invest in new kits, small goals and to set up a Saturday morning soccer school for five to seven-year-olds. The football club, which has four teams, with
South Leeds Community Radio Station is setting up its very own drama production group, to produce short pieces of drama for air on the station. The station is currently looking for writers, actors, technical and admin volunteers from the local community. Previous experience is not essential, just enthusiasm and commitment. The
Apologies for the short notice on this, but the latest monthly meeting of the South Leeds Life group is upon us! We meet once a month to discuss content on the blog and future plans – and anyone who lives in South Leeds and has an interest in the blog